Gautam Gambhir's Stunning Exchange With Eden Gardens Curator Goes Viral After Pitch Controversy

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir came under scrutiny along with Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee after the team's 30-run defeat against South Africa in the opening Test in Kolkata. Gambhir met Mukherjee and surprised everyone with his warm gesture amid the criticism surrounding the pitch.

The Eden Gardens surface deteriorated faster than expected. It was later reported that the pitch had gone four days without watering before the Test. The dryness created a sharp turner that proved difficult for batting. Notably, the pitch decision under Gautam Gambhir drew criticism from several former cricketers.

Team India returned to the Eden Gardens on Tuesday for an optional training session. During the session, several young players, including Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel, spent extended time in the nets.